TAMIU Exchange Program Application

Submit the exchange application along with the required documents to seek admissions to the TAMIU Exchange Program.

Official College Transcript – Submit a transcript for the college(s) you are currently attending and have attended.

Certificate of Graduation – If you are applying for the graduate exchange program you must submit proof that you have completed your bachelor’s degree and are eligible to take graduate level courses.

Official English Proficiency Scores – Submit a copy of your TOEFL/IELTS/iBT scores. Below are the required TOEFL scores:
English track majors: iBT TOEFL score of 61 or higher certified by home institution
Non English track majors: An official ETS TOEFL score of 61 iBT or higher*
English Literature majors: An official ETS TOEFL score of 79 iBT or higher*

Bank Statement – The statement must certify that the sponsor has at least $6,809 for undergraduate students and $6,753 for graduate students (one semester exchange, stated in US currency), or $13,616 for undergraduate students and $13,506 for graduate students (two semester exchange, stated in US currency). The statement must be dated within six month of the first enrollment according to the following dates: Fall Semester, January 1 or later, Spring Semester, May 1 or later. Bank statement must be issued on bank letterhead with original signature.

Sponsor Letter – The letter must be written by the party who will financially support the applicant during the exchange period. The letter should certify the sponsor’s commitment to pay the educational, living, health, and personal expenses of the applicant until completion of the exchange program.

Exchange Program Information

Provide the courses you are interested in registering for. Course registration will take place once the student is accepted to the program and course registration opens.

Course Option 2
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Course Option 3
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Course Option 4
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Course Option 5

Course Option 6

Course Option 7

Academic Information

Current Academic Institution
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Dates Enrolled
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Degree Pursued or Completed
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Institution of Previous Degree
(For Graduate Students only)

Degree Obtained
(For Graduate Students only)

Program Funding Information

To be completed by the person who will financially support your educational, living, health, and personal expenses while at Texas A&M International University. The sponsor must submit a letter of sponsorship and bank statement clearly showing source and amount of funds. If self-funded provide bank statement and/or letter from the bank on official letterhead showing amount of funds.

Sponsor Name
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Sponsor's Relationship to Applicant
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Residency Information

Are you a U.S. Citizen?
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YesNo

Will you need a DS-2019 from TAMIU?
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YesNo

If you currently have a J-1 student visa, which school issued the DS-2019/J Visa?

If you have previously visited the U.S. under the J-1 exchange visitor visa classification, answer the following questions:

Date J-1 Status Began
MM/DD/YYYY

Date J-1 Status Ended
MM/DD/YYYY

Program Sponsor

Previous J-1 Category

Were you subject to the two year home country physical presence requirement?

YesNo

Did you return to your home country of last legal residence for two years?

YesNo

Did you receive a waiver of the requirement?

Yes*No

*If yes, attach a copy of waiver letter from the U.S. Department of State below.

Upload Documents

Passport Copy
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Upload copy of passport information page.

Transcript
*

Upload copy of transcript.

Certificate of Graduation

Upload Certificate of Graduation (if applicable).

English Proficiency Scores
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Upload copy of English Proficiency Scores.

Sponsor Letter
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Bank Statement
*

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine

Upload copy of proof of vaccine.

J-1 Two-Year Requirement Waiver

Other

Upload additional that can be used for the evaluation or completion of your application.

Acknowledgement

Rules of Conduct: It is the responsibility of the Exchange Visitor (EV) student to observe all regulations governing their visa status as set forth by the U.S. government and rules of conduct as set forth by Texas A&M International University. Failure to maintain these standards is subject to review by the J visa Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer and/or Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement. Serious misconduct can result in termination of your exchange program without completion of course work, credit or grades.

Course Availability: The availability of courses is subject to change each term. The EV student agrees to work with their advisor to determine possible classes that can be taken in the event listed courses are unavailable.

Health Insurance: EV students will automatically be charged a fee per semester for the premium cost of the TAMU System health insurance plan. Alternate insurance plans will not be accepted.

Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Record: EV students who will reside on-campus must submit official evidence of bacterial meningitis vaccination to Student Health Services.

Mandatory Orientation: It is the responsibility of the EV student to attend the TAMIU New International Student Orientation.

Financial Responsibility: it is the responsibility of the EV student to secure and provide necessary funds for the duration of their program.

I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct.